HD Video Lens - Super spectra coating technology results in images with minimal flare and ghosting. The new lens' aspheric design reduces aberration and increases resolution, ensuring crisp, sharp video and enhancing the HD image quality
True HD CMOS Sensor - The 2.96 Megapixel Canon CMOS sensor captures true HD information at 1920 x 1080, giving your images the ultimate in realistic detail. Canon’s advanced noise reduction technology, ensures the purity of each pixel even in dim light, minimizing noise and other aberrations
DIGIC DVII - Color reproduction is extremely accurate across the tonal range, noise is minimized for clear, clean images, and power consumption is reduced for
longer battery life.
SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization - Corrects camera shake instantly to ensure steady shooting, even for hand-held video at long focal lengths and shots taken with the camera in motion
Instant AF (Auto Focus) - An external sensor works in combination with Canon’s proven high-performance internal AF system to dramatically reduce focusing time and increase accuracy.
24p Cinema Mode - You can change the camcorder's frame rate to 24p, which provides the same frame rate as movie film. In addition, you can use the HV20's CINE setting, which changes the color and tonal characteristics, evoking the look and feel of a movie shown in a theater.
Convenient HDMI Terminal - The HV20 allows easy connection to today’s latest HD televisions through its HDMI Terminal. Only one cable is needed to output a pure digital signal (video and audio) for the ultimate viewing experience
3.1 Megapixel Photos - capture stunning 3.1 megapixel photos (2048 x 1536) onto a tiny miniSD card. Just like an advanced Canon camera, the HV20 offers: 9-point AiAF (Auto Intelligent Auto Focus)
2.7 Widescreen LCD - Shows you exactly what you're recording
Canon Vixia HV20 High Definition Camcorder Documents
Recording Media High Definition miniDV (recommended) (63min.) or miniDV cassette
Audio DV: 16 bit (2ch) 48 kHz
12 bit (4ch) 32 kHz
4ch synchronous recording not possible
HDV: MPEG1 Audio Layer II (2 ch) (4-channel playback of tapes containing 4-channel recordings possible)
HDMI Terminal Type A (19 pins) 480i/ 480p/1080i Format Supported
Microphone Terminal 3.5 mm Stereo Mini-jack
AV Mini Terminal/Headphone Terminal 3.5mm 4 Pole Mini-jack
Dimensions WxHxD 3.5 x 3.2 x 5.4 in
Weight (not including lens and battery pack) 1.2 lbs
Canon Vixia HV20 High Definition Camcorder Contents
HV20 Camcorder
BP-2L13 Battery Pack (with Terminal Cover)
CA-570 Compact Power Adapter
STV-250 N Stereo Video Cable
WL-D87 Wireless Controller
IFC-300PCU USB Cable
CTC-100 S Component Cable
Digital Video Solution Disc for Windows and Macintosh
The full manufacturer's warranty from Canon is only valid when the Canon Vixia HV20 High Definition Camcorder is purchased from an Internet Authorized Dealer. We will match any Internet Authorized Dealer's best price on the Canon Vixia HV20 High Definition Camcorder. The Canon Vixia HV20 High Definition Camcorder may be referred to by the following terms: 2059B001, HV20.
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